Risks? What Risks?
A report from Towers Watson has found just 40% of Chinese insurers use risk management information in their planning processes.
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CalPERS Presses SEC for Better Investor Support
Credit rating agencies, proxy voting reform, and encouraging investor engagement—CalPERS wants the SEC to do more.
SWF Newcomers Ignoring Transparency Concerns
New entrants to the sovereign wealth fund sector are failing in their transparency responsibilities—and so are some of the big guys.
Worth the Risk? Pensions Opt for High Yield Debt
Seeking higher returns, Louisiana’s Teachers Retirement System has invested in global high yield debt, and it’s not the only pension that’s interested.
Energy through Waste: a New Pension Investment Trend
Pensions are tapping into a need for more energy—and an increasingly disposable society.
“Buy the Crash Test Dummies”, Investors Told
Confidence is returning to markets, but there are plenty of bargains for the nimble, Bank of America Merrill Lynch says.
Lockheed to Face Class Action on Alleged Mis-Managed Low-Risk 401(k) Fund
Class action status has been granted in a bitterly contested case over an alleged poorly invested stable value fund.
High Street Revolution Increases Investor Appetite for Real Estate
The changing nature of the UK’s high streets has presented new opportunities for pension funds.
Massive Layoffs Ahead on Wall St, Subprime Prophet Says
Unprecedented downsizing could affect up to 100,000 workers, Meredith Whitney has predicted.
Private Equity Buys eSecLending as Veteran Takes the Helm
Starble reappears as eSecLending gets a new owner.
The Non-Financial Factors Impacting Return Projections
A study has found that framing returns and past performance, along with certain characteristics, correlates with varying future performance projections.
Pension Funds Stand Firm on Housing Bond Terms
Iceland’s government is warned pension funds will only accept full compensation if it wants to amend the terms on the home loan bonds.
Giant Pension Fund Plans Restaurant Investment
The UK’s largest public pension sees value in the nation’s love for eating out.
Senators Urge CalPERS, CalSTRS to Boycott Russia
Russian anti-gay laws push senators to demand investment action from US pension funds.
Real Estate Outshines Other Assets for Norway SWF
Hard assets were the winning ticket in the second quarter—and Norway has already begun to buy more.